The forgotten Goddess and her Alpha

Chapter 3 -God of War

Ares POV

The doors to the throne room opened and through them walked Selene, her human-turned-god husband and their only child. f**k, no one told me that she is that beautiful. Few of the gods gossiped about the beautiful daughter of the Matchmaker goddess, but I must admit that rumors don't do her justice. She is gorgeous.

I watched her intensely as she walked with her parents towards Zeus, hells, I didn’t catch a word he said to them. I saw her looking at other gods and when her eyes wandered to me I frozed. We locked eyes and at that moment I knew I had to make her mine. She will be mine. She shivered under my stare and looked away. Good, I'm already affecting her. When Hecate was examining her powers I took another good look at her, yet she was still too far away from me. I moved a little and stood right behind Zeus’ throne. Aphrodite sent me a flirtatious look but I ignored her. I'm too busy ogling my stunning wife-to-be to notice this desperate bimbo. What kind of woman is flirting right and left when her own husband sits in the same room? Sure, she was good laid, once or twice, but far from wife material.

But young Asteria here, gods, I can bet she is still untouched, pure, perfect to make mine. I got chills imagining her beautiful, curvy body beneath me, I'll make sure this perfectly white skin will be tainted red from my slaps. I groaned a little too loudly and tried to contain my already hardening manhood. Just the thought of her and I'm like this.

When old men proclaimed her title I smiled mischievously. Well, well, well, she is not only ravishing but it also seems like she has quite the power. A perfect little package, attractive, innocent and powerful, what a perfect couple we are going to make.

She looked a little wary as other gods started to approach her and give their congratulations, she doesn't seem to be comfortable around others. She may want to quickly run from the party now that her title is given.

I don't want to wait until I court her, I have to do something now, seeing that her parents did their best to hide her from the gods this long. I'm sure she won't be here often. I can't let some ridiculous idea of mate corrupt her. She will be my wife!

I emerged from behind the throne and walked straight to Asteria.

“I believe this is the first time I see you here?” I grabbed her hand a little roughly and planted a soft kiss on her knuckles. She waited patiently for me to raise my mouth from her palm and tried to remove her small hand from my big one.

“Yes, I never met other gods, apart from my mother siblings. We would rather stay on Earth realm than in Heavens.”

“Well, I hope that's going to change now that you are a part of pantheon?” I smiled sweetly, still holding her hand. She looked uncomfortable as i did that, but she will be touching more than my hand soon, it's better to get used to it now.

“I don't think so, I really love to travel to other realms. So many species, cultures,Ii can't imagine settling for one place for now.”

“Well, you are an adult now, what about marriage? I'm sure you already have suitors?”

“Marriage? - she ripped her hand from me and looked terrified by the thought - I'm not quite ready for that, besides, I haven't met my mate yet, it may take a long time before he is even born.”

I felt anger rising inside me, I'm sure she could see the shift in my eyes as they changed color to red. I grabbed her harshly by her arms and held her still as I stared deep into that mesmerizing, violet eyes.

“Don't tell me you let your mother's vision of mates infect your mind?! - I growled low, bringing my face closer to hers - you are a goddess! You should be wed to a god! No one else deserves you!”

“That's enough Ares! Let go of my daughter”! Endymion stood next to me and forced me to turn. Dammit, his calm aura is already doing its work, as I involuntarily released Asteria from my grip.

“I meant what I said Asteria, better accept it because I’m not letting you go! You will be mine.” I told her as I turned and walked straight to Zeus.

Asteria POV

“Never!” I shouted as he walked away from me. Dad looked at me petrified.

“What happened? What did he meant by making you his?”

“I have no idea! He just walked to me, kissed me on the hand and started blabbing about marriage! When i told him i haven't met my mate yet so I'm not planning on getting married so soon he flipped on me!” I breathed heavily as my mom approached me with worry in her eyes.

“I’ve heard everything, he is planning something, he is talking to Zeus right now. Asteria, be ready to run.” Mom held my hand and brought me closer to her, and dad took to stay by my other side.

“What are you talking about? What do you mean by run?”

“I have a bad feeling child, the way that both Ares and Zeus are looking your way, something is wrong. Endymion, be ready to release your whole aura, everything you got!”

“I know, I'm ready.” Dad nodded his head and brought me closer to him as Zeus stood up from his throne.

He walked to the middle of the ballroom, Ares right beside him.

“Dear family! I have an announcement to make. Not only do we celebrate welcoming Asteria among us, but also I've decided to marry my son, Ares with young Goddess of Stars! Let's celebrate the new union between gods!”

“What? No? It can't be happening?!” My parents hugged me close as the room erupted with cheering and applauds. Ares was looking straight in my eyes with a sly smile. That devil!

“No! I haven't agreed to this!” I tried to shout but the crowd was louder, Zeus approached me with my torturer.

“Child but it's a wonderful idea! My son deserves a strong wife and you surely will be a powerful force to reckon with.”

“No, i don't want to marry him! He is not my soulmate!”

“That nonsense again.” Zeus tsked, visibly impatient. “Let me make myself clear, you are to wed Ares, that's my will. It's my final word.” He walked back to the crowd getting another glass of wine.

“I told you. You will be mine!” Ares grimaced

“I’d rather die!” i told him as my mother shouted at the same time

“Endymion, now!”

My father unlocked his full force and calmness hit all the gods in waves, I saw them one by one falling on the floor, even Zeus shook under my fathers power.

And then everything blurred and darkness swallowed me whole.